FP&A Manager – Manufacturing Strategy & Forecasting

Essex Brownell LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Solutions Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and analytics across the organization.

You will partner with regional FP&A teams and senior leaders to align KPIs, targets, and reporting methods. You will develop dynamic financial models, analyze monthly performance versus plan, and provide data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions, including CapEx reviews and potential M&A activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a global FP&A environment.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing organization required.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis tools and systems.
• Technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.
• Proven ability to develop complex financial models and summarize large data sets into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Forecasting: Support the annual corporate budget process and the preparation of financial forecasts and long-range plans.
• Performance Analysis & Insights: Analyze monthly business and financial performance against budget, forecast, and KPIs, identifying variance drivers.
• Market Analysis: Monitor end markets (EV/automotive, energy, grid infrastructure, industrial) and translate trends into impact on volume, revenue and margin.
• Investment & Strategic Analysis: Review CapEx proposals using DCF, NPV/IRR, and payback analysis; develop dynamic financial models and scenario analyses.
• M&A Support: Collaborate with corporate development and leadership for financial modeling, due diligence, and post-transaction planning.

Skills

FP&A

Executive presentations

M&A experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Essex Solutions Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and analytics across the organization.

You will partner with regional FP&A teams and senior leaders to align KPIs, targets, and reporting methods. You will develop dynamic financial models, analyze monthly performance versus plan, and provide data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions, including CapEx reviews and potential M&A activity.